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Product Description: Federal Statistics show that the college enrollment rates for 18 to 24 year olds have increased from 26% in 1980 to 38% in 2003. The increase in competition makes it tougher than ever for incoming freshmen to secure a spot in the University of their Choice. A vital part of most college applications is the essay, but many students don't have the time to spend hours writing the perfect essay. Using the proven Help in a Hurry formula, One-Hour College Application Essay reveals the process to quickly craft an effective application essay. College-bound students will find targeted questions and useful worksheets that help them focus their answer. And then they will dive right into composing their essay with quick-start strategies, professional advice from college admissions directors, and dozens of actual essay lead-ins and examples that this guide provides.Read more...

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Introduction --
Why you need a terrific essay --
Advice from the admission pros : selecting a topic, style, and approach --
More advice from the admission pros : assistance, feedback, examples, and trends --
Quick steps for crafting an essay in an hour --
Actual essay questions for practice--plus student advice --
Other pieces of the college application package --
Actual winning essays to inspire you --
Appendix: the admission professionals who contributed to this book.

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Product Description: Federal Statistics show that the college enrollment rates for 18 to 24 year olds have increased from 26% in 1980 to 38% in 2003. The increase in competition makes it tougher than ever for incoming freshmen to secure a spot in the University of their Choice. A vital part of most college applications is the essay, but many students don't have the time to spend hours writing the perfect essay. Using the proven Help in a Hurry formula, One-Hour College Application Essay reveals the process to quickly craft an effective application essay. College-bound students will find targeted questions and useful worksheets that help them focus their answer. And then they will dive right into composing their essay with quick-start strategies, professional advice from college admissions directors, and dozens of actual essay lead-ins and examples that this guide provides.